Constitution for the Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES)
Article 1 – Name, Purpose and Non-Discrimination Policy of the Organization
Section 1:Fisher Real Estate Society (alternatively referred to as FRES)
Section 2: Purpose - The Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES) aims to educate, encourage and assist students with future careers in the real estate industry. FRES allows students to network with other students, faculty, alumni and recruiters in the real estate industry. Given the vast interest in personal investing in real estate, we will also be learning about how one can invest in real estate. We hope that FRES will become one of the fastest growing and most widely recognized student organizations at Fisher.
Section 3: Non-Discrimination Policy: FRES and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, handicap or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Article II: Membership: Qualifications and categories of membership.
- OLMA members are required to be business students. Members can join the organization by filling out an application form and paying the membership dues.
- A 3/4 majority vote is required to remove a member from the organization.
Article III: Organization Leadership: Titles, terms of office, type of selection, and duties of the leader.
Officers of the FRES are elected by the general members. Candidates are nominated by themselves or by peers for specific positions.
- A 3/4 majority vote is required to remove an officer from their respective office.
President –
- Overall responsibility for implementation of objectives and events planned for the term of responsibility.
- Maintain contact with faculty, funding departments, members and outside firms.
Vice-President – Operations
- Organize events related to professional development including tours and guest speakers.
Vice-President – Treasury and Finance
- Maintain books.
- Ensure funding for all events through internal and external agencies.
Article IV: Adviser: Qualification Criteria
Adviser for the FRES will be a faculty member either from the Finance department in the Fisher College of Business.
The adviser role will be to provide guidance and direction to the organization and also to provide assistance in developing external contacts.
Article V: Meetings of the Organization
FRES formally meets three times a quarter. In addition, there are events such as tours and guest speakers for which members meet. Attendance to all events is voluntary. The executive committee meets bi-weekly to plan events and discuss any issues that may arise.
Article VI: Method of Amending Constitution: Proposals, notice and voting requirements
In order to amend the constitution,
- member of the executive committee must propose an amendment,
- another member must second,
- adviser must approve the amendment,
- a notice must be sent out via email or at least a week before a general meeting,
- members must vote either by email or in person at the general meeting
Article VII: Method of Dissolution of Organization
In order to dissolve the organization,
- member of the executive committee must propose dissolution,
- another member must second,
- adviser must approve,
- a notice must be sent out via email or at least a week before a general meeting,
- members must vote either by email or in person at the general meeting
If there is no executive committee in existence and there is no member willing to assume the leadership role, the adviser may dissolve the organization without a proposal.